sip. stay. twist.
Coffee & espresso with a mid-century twist by day, handcrafted cocktails by night — all poured from the same lobby bar.
off the real menu
Coffee & espresso with a mid-century twist by day. Handcrafted classics after dark.
after dark
Jameson, Bailey's, Kahlúa, espresso — topped with a caramel heart.
morning menu
Honey lavender latte, finished with dried lavender. Named for where you're sitting.
affogato bar
Small-batch gelato, hot espresso, torched marshmallow & a dark chocolate shard.
weekdays, 11am–1pm
Iced coffees and dirty sodas only. Not valid with the student discount.
weekends, 1–4pm
Not valid with the student discount.
plug in & stay awhile
Twist is where UF and Santa Fe College students set up camp for the day — outlets at every table, reliable wifi, and quiet corners built for long study sessions. When you need a break from the books, the elixir bar below is built for exactly that.
10% student discount with valid student ID (not valid during happy hour) — nice try, Ed 😏
Focus
Hibiscus, rose, goji berry, jujube date — for steady focus, built for UF.
Calm
Lavender + rose tea base, honey, lemon — for a gentle unwind.
Uplift
Moringa + acerola + ginger, orange, turmeric float — for bright, easy energy.
Ground
Ashwagandha + reishi, butterfly pea color-shift, splash of cream.
the lobby
the space
Twist doubles as Gainesville Lodge's event space — workshops, private happy hours, local business networking nights, and small gatherings — all set inside a fully restored midcentury lobby with a working bar, plus an outdoor courtyard for anything that wants room to spread out.
Inquire About Events
find the counter
413 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Inside the Gainesville Lodge lobby — walk in off the street or down from your room.